Dad Vs. The Crib

Almost Done!

Hopefully you have read Mom Vs. The Bed! (Look a little further down, I am adding posts like crazy tonight!)

So there it is... the crib. Owen and I spent the afternoon connecting piece A5 to B3 with screw R1. And so on and so forth! We successfully put the crib and changing table together within a two hour time period. Pretty impressive if you ask me. No swearing involved (alright maybe one or two!) But you see, I had a plan of attack when it came to shopping for, buying, and assembling the crib & changing table. I'll let you in on my battle tactics in case you are one of the people reading this that will someday be in the shoes we were in today. Here is my battle plan confession...

How To Ensure Your Husband Will Put a Crib Together with Minimal Frustration/Complaints

#1 - I specifically picked this Sunday to tackle the project simply because the Browns do not play until tomorrow. (Ding.... Score one for me)

#2 - I made sure we stopped for a nice big lunch to assure that irritation caused by hunger would be obsolete. (Ding.... and she scores again!)

#3 - The most critical part of my plan, a stop off at Best Buy on the way home and unlimited time in the beloved TV section to monger. (Ding, ding, ding.... a game winning shot)

So while he was putting J7 into the G5 slot he was in a great mood. It's all about the planning and timing... Thanks Mom, you taught me well. I learned those valuable lessons growing up, and I think you will be proud to see how I implemented them today!